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Lakewood Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 455 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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Posted May 10, 2013

In MY Opinion, this school was def not for my child, as a matter of fact, it was the worst school that my child has attended. She's a honor roll student, that's at a school that does NOT help her at all & they're holding her back. There's always a problem with the bus & they have a terrible time communicating...even with the child being involved. I can't wait for the end of the year so I can switch my daughter's school & hopefully I can make it these last 1-2 months. Well, I suggest that they get it together & fast!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2010

If you judge a school by its teachers, then you won't find a better elementary school. I have 2 children in this school, and both of them feel loved, encouraged, and motivated by their teachers. Since the current principal came aboard, I've noticed a significant improvement in the general organization of activities and a great emphasis on reading. We love this school! Every year my children look forward to the first day of school, and I don't hear complaints about hating school. It is truly a joy for them to be a part of this school family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

They have a great garden teaching kids about the environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
18%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students69%
Female69%
Male70%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English69%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students45%
Female51%
Male40%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled students50%
Limited English proficiency21%
Proficient in English56%
Academically gifted95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students68%
Female63%
Male74%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency75%
Proficient in English64%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students46%
Female49%
Male42%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students57%
Limited English proficiency54%
Proficient in English43%
Academically gifted73%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students67%
Female68%
Male67%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities10%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency53%
Proficient in English71%
Academically gifted94%

Reading

All Students48%
Female53%
Male43%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities10%
Non-disabled students53%
Limited English proficiency35%
Proficient in English51%
Academically gifted89%

Science

All Students56%
Female60%
Male51%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students58%
Limited English proficiency59%
Proficient in English55%
Academically gifted94%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 49% 11%
Black 48% 31%
White 3% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2520 Vesson Avenue
Durham, NC 27707
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Phone: (919) 560-3939

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